Remote M&E Estimator for Data Centers & Healthcare

SLS Consultants LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premier compensation package

Annual performance bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Ongoing professional development and成长

Job summary

SLS Consultants LLC is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to bolster our Preconstruction team. The role covers complex Data Center, Healthcare, Aviation, and Commercial projects, from concept to construction documentation, with direct client interaction to guide design decisions and offer strategic cost advice.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10+ years of estimating experience, strong conceptual and design-phase skills, and proficiency with CostX.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of Mechanical and/or Electrical estimating experience.
• Strong background in conceptual and design-phase estimating.
• Proficiency with CostX estimating software.
• Client-facing experience with the ability to confidently present and defend estimates.
• Data Center experience is highly preferred; Healthcare, Aviation, or Commercial project experience is also valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual through detailed estimates (Class 5 through Class 1) across all design phases.
• Prepare Mechanical and Electrical quantity takeoffs and cost plans using CostX.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders to set budgets.
• Lead value engineering and cost-saving recommendations during design development.
• Present estimates, assumptions, and cost strategies to clients and project teams.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and scope gaps during preconstruction.
• Maintain cost databases, benchmarks, and historical pricing.
• Support Data Center, Healthcare, Aviation, and Commercial building projects from concept through construction docs.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Electrical estimating

Client-facing communication

Tools

CostX

Job description

SLS Consultants LLC is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to bolster our Preconstruction team. The role covers complex Data Center, Healthcare, Aviation, and Commercial projects, from concept to construction documentation, with direct client interaction to guide design decisions and offer strategic cost advice.

The ideal candidate brings 8–10+ years of estimating experience, strong conceptual and design-phase skills, and proficiency with CostX.